parsimonious

Example Sentences

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Sir Michael rolled his eyes when asked about his annual listing as Wales' richest person, and said his "very parsimonious" mother, Doris, would bring him back down to earth.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Corporate road warriors say European companies can be even more parsimonious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Advisers can try to reason with a parsimonious client.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025

He ran the theater with love and a parsimonious budget, meaning that the ticket salesperson sometimes also ran the snack stand and tended the projector.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

“So you are just parsimonious with your words?”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick